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BEST OF RUSSIA TOUR CODE: ENLEDS

MOSCOW, RUSSIA

Explore a country steeped in history and culture as you marvel at the remarkable sights of Russia.

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DAY 1

HOME ST. PETERSBURGMeals on Board

Assemble at the airport and depart for St Petersburg, second largest city in Russia.

DAY 2

ST. PETERSBURGMeals on Board

Upon arrival, enjoy the rest of the day free

at leisure. Partygoers and fans of revelry

will find plenty to enjoy within the city’s

burgeoning night scene, and the constantly

evolving nightlife turn your night into a

unique experience you won’t soon forget.

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DAY 3

ST. PETERSBURG Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a city tour of St. Petersburg and explore

the sights of the Kazan Cathedral, Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood and the St. Isaac’s Cathedral. We will also visit the State Hermitage Museum, which comprises of

five buildings that were formerly the residence

of the Tsars and home to one of the finest

art collections in the world, with the bulk of

the vast collection being found in the grand

Winter Palace.

DAY 4

ST. PETERSBURG PETERHOFPUSHKIN ST. PETERSBURG Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Pay a visit to Peterhof, an imperial estate

situated just west of St. Petersburg that is

DELICACIESMeal Plan• 7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners

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HIGHLIGHTSMOSCOW

SPECIAL INCLUSION• Lunch by Peterhof Garden• Folkshow and Dinner at Podvorye• Dine in Turandot Palace• Moscow State Circus

often referred as the ‘Russian Versailles’,

the favourite summer palace of Peter the

Great. Marvel at the magnificent palace,

their richly decorated interiors with gold,

and beautiful fountains adorned with

gold statues of ancient Greek and Roman

gods and goddesses. We will then have

lunch at the Grand Orangerie Restaurant, located at the lower garden of Peterhof.

After visiting Peterhof, we will enjoy a visit

to the town of Pushkin, a picturesque

suburb in St. Petersburg. The Catherine

Park, an inseparable part of the ensemble

and a very poetic place, is a magnificent

example of creative labor spanning several

generations of talented Russian architects.

During the Catherine Palace excursion, you

will learn about the mysterious history the

Amber Room and see its splendid interiors,

designed by eminent architects, which was

recently restored. At night, enjoy a folk show and dinner with unlimited vodka and wine at the authentic Russian restaurant – Podvorye, where President Putin held his

50th birthday celebration.

DAY 5

ST. PETERSBURGBreakfast

Spend the day at your leisure today.

Alternatively, you can choose to join an

optional full-day trip to Veliky Novgorod.

The city was once the former capital of

Russia in the 9th century, this UNESCO-

listed city consists of well-preserved

medieval buildings and churches. Explore

the riverside Kremlin and the St. Sophia

Cathedral, see fresco-coated churches,

Moscow

Sergiev Posad

St Petersburg

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Flight pathTraverse by Train

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• State Circus• Cathedral Square• Moscow Kremlin (entrance included)• Assump on Cathedral • Annuncia on Cathedral• Archangel’s Cathedral• Tsar Bell• Tsar Cannon• Red Square• St. Basil’s Cathedral (entrance included)• GUM Department Store• Moscow Metro tour• Izmailovo Market

SERGIEV POSAD

• Trinity Sergius Lavra• Matryoshka Doll Factory

ST. PETERSBURG

• Hermitage Museum (entrance included)• Winter Palace• St. Isaac’s Cathedral (entrance included)• Church of Our Saviour on Spilled Blood (entrance included)• St Kazan Cathedral (entrance included)• Peterhof Palace (entrance included)• Pushkin• Catherine Palace (entrance included)

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played their part in history. Gaze in wonder

at the architectural masterpieces of the

Assumption Cathedral, the Annunciation Cathedral and the Archangel’s Cathedral, as well as the Tsar Bell and the Tsar Cannon that are displayed on the grounds

of the Kremlin. For lunch, we will dine

in the Turandot Palace Restaurant. The

baroque interior of the place is unbelievably

extravagant, with hand-painted furniture,

gilded light fixtures and a fresco cupola

ceiling. After lunch, embark on a Moscow Metro Ride, one of the most elaborate

transport systems and beautiful railways in

the world. We will also visit the Izmailovo Market, located not far from Partizanskaya

metro station, where you can find original,

peculiar, old fashioned articles steeped in

history.

DAY 8

MOSCOW SERGIEVPOSADMOSCOWBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take a side trip out of Moscow and head to

the pilgrim town of Sergiev Posad, founded

by the country’s most revered monk, St.

Sergius of Radonezh. Pay a visit to the

Trinity Sergius Lavra, the most important

landmark of this town as well as one of the

most important monasteries of the Russian

Orthodox Church. Then visit a Matryoshka Doll Factory to learn about the production of

these traditional nesting ‘Trinity’ toys.

DAY 9

MOSCOW HOME Breakfast

Enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure till it is

time to transfer to the airport for your flight

home.

DAY 10

HOME SWEET HOMEWe hope you enjoyed your trip with our

company and we look forward to seeing you

again for your next trip.

Suggested Excursion:• (St Petersburg) Veliky Novgorod Day Tour: USD150 This addi onal ac vity enriches your experiences; however, it is en rely op onal and will be at your own discre on. Minimum group size may apply and subject to schedule.

Tipping Guideline: (based on 10D7N)• USD95 per person

Note:• A minimum group size is required for a confirmed

departure: 10 passengers (without tour leader),15 passengers & above (with tour leader)

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the event of unforeseen circumstances.• •

may be re-located to outside of the city or in

and stroll around the reconstructed

buildings and see the open-air Wooden

Architecture Museum, which was built

without nails.

DAY 6

ST. PETERSBURG MOSCOWBreakfast, Dinner

Begin the day on-board a high-speed train

that will take you to Moscow, the capital

of Russia. Go on a sightseeing tour of the

unique Russian city, which will bring you

to view the Red Square, GUM Department Store and visit the St.Basil’s Cathedral. As

dusk falls, prepare yourself for a night of

entertainment with a performance by the

world-famous Moscow State Circus.

DAY 7

MOSCOWBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner

adventure to the Moscow Kremlin, an old

fortified complex in the heart of Moscow

that has housed generations of Russian

of the President of the Russian Federation

to this day. Home to some of the most

beautiful Russian Orthodox monuments,

make your way to the Cathedral Square to

see the magnificent churches that have each

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Grand cascade in Peterhof,St. Petersburg, Russia

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Turandot Palace

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Captivating diners with its decadent

interiors and lavish ambience, the Turandot

Palace lives up to its name in the quite

literal sense. The menu, designed by

London restaurateur Alan Yau of Hakkasan

and Wagamama, features delectable Asian

dishes including Japanese marble meat

(Kobe), roasted Peking duck and even

Sashimi. Be it the hefty, opulent chande-

liers hanging from the intricately decorated

ceilings or the sumptuous pan-Asian

cuisine, the restaurant prides itself for its

distinctive charm and its near-perfect

embodiment of Puccini’s famous opera,

Nessun Dorma. Upon entering the Turan-

dot Palace, it is clear that no expense was

spared to embellish every corner of this

place, down to the very last detail. In fact,

it took six years and an estimated $2

million to build this impressive place.

Podvorye Folk ShowIf there is one place that will take your

dining experience to new heights, it is the

outstanding and unforgettable Podvorye

Restaurant in Pavlovsk city. Situated within

30 km from St. Petersburg, complete with

bear skins adorning the wooden interiors,

the restaurant presents itself as a typical

Russian log house/cabin. Renowned for

being the country’s most authentic

Russian restaurant, the Podvorye has

served scrumptious Russian cuisine of

every kind since it first opened in 1993.

When you first enter the establishment,

you will be greeted by the delectable

smells of homemade sausages

intermingled with the sweet scent of

freshly made pancakes. Their extensive

menu offers everything from shish kebabs

and roasted deer meat to hot pancakes

served with ice cream. Of course, no meal

is complete without a little entertainment.

At Podvorye, it comes in the form of a

traditional folk show. Staff of the

establishment wearing traditional attire

accentuate the lively atmosphere with

their musical performances and songs.

Grand Orangerie @ Peterhof Garden

Another place that greets you with a warm Russian hospitality is the Grand Orangerie in Peterhof Palace. Situated in the charming lower park gardens, the former greenhouse turned restaurant offers mouth-watering Russian cuisine coupled exceptional views of the stunning greenery surrounding Peterhof. Its high-quality service and affordable cuisine stems from its official partnership with the Peterhof Museum and Reserve. If you have trouble looking for the place, just keep your eyes peeled for the prominent Orangery Fountain, which features a statue of Triton fighting a sea monster.

Moscow State CircusSaving the best for last, your trip to Russia isn’t complete without a visit to the world-acclaimed Moscow State Circus. Be entertained by a plethora of performances by the world’s greatest artistes, from captivating sights of acrobatic stunts to countless other death-defying circus acts. If that doesn’t keep you on the edge of your seat, then perhaps witnessing acrobats performing on Europe’s only double Russian swings might! Watch with bated breath as they hurtle through the air and somersault with great precision to move from one swing to another!

GRAND ORANGERIE

PODVORYE FOLK SHOW

TURANDOT PALACE